Patents by Inventor Yuanji Zhang

Yuanji Zhang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240102042
    Abstract: The invention provides novel recombinant DNA molecules, compositions, and methods for selectively regulating the expression of a transcribable polynucleotide molecule or recombinant protein in a male reproductive tissue of a transgenic plant. The invention also provides transgenic plants, plant cells, plant parts, seeds, and commodity products comprising such DNA molecules and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Jintai Huang, Youlin Qi, Heping Yang, Yuanji Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240077457
    Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the field of photoacoustic signal detection, and specifically relates to a quantum-enhanced all-optical photoacoustic signal detection device and method. The problem of low sensitivity of photoacoustic signals based on interference measurement is solved, and high-sensitivity detection of photoacoustic signals generated by living organisms including human bodies can be achieved. A degenerate optical parametric oscillator based on a first-type phase matching crystals is used for preparing a vacuum squeezed state light field, a coherent control technology is used for locking the squeezed angle to obtain the quadrature phase vacuum squeezed state, the prepared quadrature phase vacuum squeezed state light field is injected into the vacuum channel of a Michelson interferometer, and a balanced homodyne detection mode is used for achieving detection of the quantum-enhanced photoacoustic signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: SHANXI UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kuanshou ZHANG, Zheng Song, Yuanji Li, Jinxia Feng
  • Patent number: 11866721
    Abstract: The invention provides novel recombinant DNA molecules, compositions, and methods for selectively regulating the expression of a transcribable polynucleotide molecule or recombinant protein in a male reproductive tissue of a transgenic plant. The invention also provides transgenic plants, plant cells, plant parts, seeds, and commodity products comprising such DNA molecules and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Jintai Huang, Youlin Qi, Heping Yang, Yuanji Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230392162
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for selectively suppressing the expression of a recombinant protein in a male reproductive tissue of a transgenic plant. The invention also provides methods and compositions for inducing male sterility in a transgenic plant. Plants, plant cells, plant parts, seeds, and commodity products including such compositions are aspects of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Jintai Huang, Sergey Ivashuta, Youlin Qi, Barbara Elizabeth Wiggins, Yuanji Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230340519
    Abstract: The invention provides recombinant DNA molecules useful for providing efficient expression of proteins in transgenic plants, as well as compositions and methods for using the recombinant DNA molecules. In particular embodiments, the invention provides recombinant DNA molecules and constructs comprising sequences encoding transit peptides and operably linked sequences conferring herbicide tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Clayton T. Larue, Joel E. Ream, Aabid Shariff, Yuanji Zhang, Xuefeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20230197198
    Abstract: Example systems and methods are provided for identifying genome edits in genomes based on patterns associated with joints in target sequences of the genomes. One example method includes receiving, by a computing device, a request to identify at least one edit in an output genome, where the output genome includes one or more edits to the genome and where a reference sequence is representative of an unedited version of the genome. The method also includes identifying, by the computing device, the at least one edit of the one or more edits, based on sequence reads associated with the output genome mapped to the reference sequence relative to one or more reference edit patterns and reporting, by the computing device, the identified at least one edit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventor: Yuanji ZHANG
  • Patent number: 11629358
    Abstract: The invention provides recombinant DNA molecules useful for providing efficient expression of proteins in transgenic plants, as well as compositions and methods for using the recombinant DNA molecules. In particular embodiments, the invention provides recombinant DNA molecules and constructs comprising sequences encoding transit peptides and operably linked sequences conferring herbicide tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Clayton T. Larue, Joel E. Ream, Aabid Shariff, Yuanji Zhang, Xuefeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20230083583
    Abstract: The reported method identifies the likelihood that a heritable sequence in a plant is to be passed onto subsequent generations. One or more genome edits are introduced into a plant cell and the gnomic DNA of the resulting plant is analyzed to determine the frequency of the one or more genome edits in the sample. Edits that are present in a quantity above a reference cutoff are considered to have a high likelihood of being heritable and capable of being passed on to subsequent generations. Edits that are present in low quantities are considered to have a low likelihood of being passed on. Plants containing desirable genome edits that are likely to be heritable are then used for cultivation and propagation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Linda RYMARQUIS, Yuanji ZHANG
  • Patent number: 11560574
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for selectively suppressing the expression of a recombinant protein in a male reproductive tissue of a transgenic plant. The invention also provides methods and compositions for inducing male sterility in a transgenic plant. Plants, plant cells, plant parts, seeds, and commodity products including such compositions are aspects of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Jintai Huang, Sergey Ivashuta, Youlin Qi, Barbara Elizabeth Wiggins, Yuanji Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220248686
    Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC7941, TIC7941PL_1, TIC7941PL_2, and TIC7941PL_3. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC7941, TIC7941PL_1, TIC7941PL_2, and TIC7941PL_3 pesticidal proteins are also provided. Also disclosed are methods and compositions to improve the insecticidal activity of a pesticidal protein against an insect pest species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine A. Chay, Danqi Chen, Todd A. Ciche, Arlene R. Howe, Jennifer L. Lutke, Barbana E. Wiggins, Yuanji Zhang
  • Patent number: 11266151
    Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC7941, TIC7941PL_1, TIC7941PL_2, and TIC7941PL_3. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC7941, TIC7941PL_1, TIC7941PL_2, and TIC7941PL_3 pesticidal proteins are also provided. Also disclosed are methods and compositions to improve the insecticidal activity of a pesticidal protein against an insect pest species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine A. Chay, Danqi Chen, Todd A. Ciche, Arlene R. Howe, Jennifer L. Lutke, Barbara E. Wiggins, Yuanji Zhang
  • Patent number: 11008580
    Abstract: This invention provides molecular constructs and methods for the temporally specific control of gene expression in plants or in plant pests or pathogens. More specifically, this invention provides plant miRNA genes having novel circadian expression patterns that are useful for designing recombinant DNA constructs for temporally specific expression of at least one gene. Also provided are non-natural transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing in their genome a recombinant DNA construct of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Edwards M. Allen, Sara E. Heisel, Sergey Ivashuta, Elysia K. Krieger, Jennifer Lutke, Robert J. Meister, Yuanji Zhang
  • Publication number: 20210002663
    Abstract: The invention provides recombinant DNA molecules useful for providing efficient expression of proteins in transgenic plants, as well as compositions and methods for using the recombinant DNA molecules. In particular embodiments, the invention provides recombinant DNA molecules and constructs comprising sequences encoding transit peptides and operably linked sequences conferring herbicide tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Clayton T. Larue, Joel E. Ream, Aabid Shariff, Yuanji Zhang, Xuefeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20200377900
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for generating dominant alleles using targeted editing techniques. Also provided are modified chromosomes, cells, tissues, and plants comprising modified dominant allele.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Edward James CARGILL, Douglas Michael EUDY, Andrei Y. KOURANOV, Richard Joseph LAWRENCE, Thomas L. SLEWINSKI, Randy SHULTZ, PokChun Jennnifer TO, Samuel Sukhwan YANG, Yuanji ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20200340010
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for selectively suppressing the expression of a recombinant protein in a male reproductive tissue of a transgenic plant. The invention also provides methods and compositions for inducing male sterility in a transgenic plant. Plants, plant cells, plant parts, seeds, and commodity products including such compositions are aspects of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Jintai Huang, Sergey Ivashuta, Youlin Qi, Barbara Elizabeth Wiggins, Yuanji Zhang
  • Publication number: 20200283790
    Abstract: The invention provides novel recombinant DNA molecules, compositions, and methods for selectively regulating the expression of a transcribable polynucleotide molecule or recombinant protein in a male reproductive tissue of a transgenic plant. The invention also provides transgenic plants, plant cells, plant parts, seeds, and commodity products comprising such DNA molecules and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Jintai Huang, Youlin Qi, Heping Yang, Yuanji Zhang
  • Patent number: 10745712
    Abstract: The invention provides recombinant DNA molecules useful for providing efficient expression of proteins in transgenic plants, as well as compositions and methods for using the recombinant DNA molecules. In particular embodiments, the invention provides recombinant DNA molecules and constructs comprising sequences encoding transit peptides and operably linked sequences conferring herbicide tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Clayton T. Larue, Joel E. Ream, Aabid Shariff, Yuanji Zhang, Xuefeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20200229445
    Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC7941, TIC7941PL_1, TIC7941PL_2, and TIC7941PL_3. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC7941, TIC7941PL_1, TIC7941PL_2, and TIC7941PL_3 pesticidal proteins are also provided. Also disclosed are methods and compositions to improve the insecticidal activity of a pesticidal protein against an insect pest species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine A Chay, Danqi Chen, Todd A. Ciche, Arlene R. Howe, Jennifer L. Lutke, Barbara E. Wiggins, Yuanji Zhang
  • Patent number: 10704057
    Abstract: The invention provides novel recombinant DNA molecules, compositions, and methods for selectively regulating the expression of a transcribable polynucleotide molecule or recombinant protein in a male reproductive tissue of a transgenic plant. The invention also provides transgenic plants, plant cells, plant parts, seeds, and commodity products comprising such DNA molecules and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jintai Huang, Youlin Qi, Heping Yang, Yuanji Zhang
  • Patent number: 10689667
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for selectively suppressing the expression of a recombinant protein in a male reproductive tissue of a transgenic plant. The invention also provides methods and compositions for inducing male sterility in a transgenic plant. Plants, plant cells, plant parts, seeds, and commodity products including such compositions are aspects of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jintai Huang, Sergey Ivashuta, Youlin Qi, Barbara Elizabeth Wiggins, Yuanji Zhang